IDAHO 2006 Governor Race The following information is taken from the 2006 Almanac of American Politics. The 2006 Almanac can be ordered online, or by phone at 1-800-356-4838. Butch Otter (R) vs. Jerry Brady (D)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Butch Otter (R) defeated Jerry Brady (D), 53% to 44%.

Butch Otter (R)

Otter, a congressman, was nominated with 70% in a three-way primary. Campaign Contact: 208-424-8683 Web Site: www.otter4idaho.com

About The Candidate

• Born: May 3, 1942; Caldwell, Idaho
• Family: Married (Lori)
• Education: College of Idaho, B.A., 1967
• Professional Career: Food Products Director and President, Simplot International, 1963-93
• Military Career: Idaho National Guard, 1967-73
• Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 2000-present; Lieutenant Governor, 1986-2000; state House, 1972-76

Jerry Brady (D)

Brady, a newspaper publisher, was nominated with 83% in a two-way primary. Campaign Contact: 208-424-8800 Web Site: www.bradyforidaho.org Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: March 20, 1936; Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Family: Married (Rickie); five children
• Education: University of California at Berkeley, J.D., 1962; University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1958
• Professional Career: Publisher and President, Idaho Falls Post-Register, 1988-present; Manager, KIFI-TV, Idaho Falls, 1984-88; attorney, 1979-84; staffer, Joint Economic Committee of the Congress, 1977-79
• Military Career: Army, 1959-71
• Previous Elective Office: None

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Dirk Kempthorne (R)	231,566	56%
	Jerry Brady (D)	171,711	42%
	Other	8,200	2%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Dirk Kempthorne (R)	95,882	66%
	Milt Erhart (R)	37,523	26%
	Walter Bayes (R)	6,873	5%
	Raynelle George (R)	5,271	4%
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Dirk Kempthorne (R)	258,095	68%
	Robert C. Huntley (D)	110,815	29%
	Other	12,338	3%